unconventionally
Americanadverb
Example Sentences
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Pontormo, said to be deeply religious, may be countering Luther, expressing his belief in the Eucharistic mystery by unconventionally adding angels to the scene.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Mar. 27, 2026
The stuff of culture is important to Moore, who in 1981 helped found the arty, unconventionally tuned guitar band Sonic Youth.
From New York Times ● Oct. 19, 2023
Meanhile Milton has remained the levelheaded unconventionally young fiancé, who continuously talked Lydia down.
From Salon ● Oct. 18, 2023
The prospect of wet weather affecting the Test is receding, but England captain Ben Stokes said he was prepared to think unconventionally in order to force a result if time is lost.
From BBC ● Feb. 14, 2023
She worked unconventionally, keeping only photos she liked and tossing the rest.
From "Little Fires Everywhere" by Celeste Ng
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